7 Shawwal 144726 March 2026
Lowering The Gaze on ‘Eid Day
QuestionWhat is the Arabic text and reference for this? We went out with Sufyan on the day of 'Eid. He said: "Indeed, the first thing we begin with on this day is lowering our gaze."
Protecting the gaze
15 Dhul Qa'dah 144523 May 2024
Clarification Regarding a Narration on Lowering the Gaze
QuestionIs this a Hadith? "Lower your gaze otherwise your face will be darkened"
17 Shawwal 14448 May 2023
Explanation of a Hadith Regarding Allah’s Curse
QuestionPlease can you confirm the authenticity of this Hadith: لعن الله الناظر والمنظور إليه Regarding the meaning of "For the one who is being looked towards", is this regarding women who are dressed inappropriately and then walk past men?
30 Rajab 144421 February 2023
Protecting the Gaze and Allah Meting Out Punishment Immediately
QuestionIs this incident true? روى ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما: أن رجلا جاء إلى النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتشلشل دما فقال له: «مالك؟» فقال: مرت بي امرأة فنظرت إليها فلم أزل أتبعها بصري فاستقبلني جدار فضربني فصنع بي ما ترى. فقال: «إن الله عز وجل إذا أراد بعبد خيرا…
24 Muharram 144422 August 2022
The Reward for Protecting One’s Gaze During Hajj
QuestionWhat is the reference for the following narration? In Hajjatul Wada', Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) told Fadl ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu 'anhuma): "Today is such a day, that whoever controls his eyes, his ears and his tongue against sin, shall be forgiven."
24 Rajab 14428 March 2021
A Tabi’i’s Statement Regarding the Harm of a Beardless Youngster
QuestionIs this authentically attributed to Imam Ghazali (rahimahullah)? "Turning a hungry lion upon an 'Abid (worshipper) is not as detrimental to him as a handsome lad left before him."
26 Rabi'ul Awwal 144212 November 2020
‘Isa’s (‘alayhis salam) Statement Regarding an Unlawful Gaze
QuestionIs this suitable to quote? وكان عيسى عليه السلام يقول: النظرة تزرع في القلب الشهوة وكفى بها خطيئة 'Isa ('alayhis salam) used to say: "An [unlawful] gaze plants the seed of desire in the heart and this is sufficient to be a sin."
9 Rabi'ul Awwal 144226 October 2020
An Unlawful Gaze Leads to Other Sins
QuestionIs this narration suitable to quote? الإثم حوّاز القلوب، وما من نظرة إلا وللشيطان فيها مطمع
20 Safar 14428 October 2020
Protection of the Gaze and Private Parts Ensures Safety Against Humiliation and Disgrace
QuestionIs the following narration authentic? لتغضن أبصاركم، ولتحفظن فروجكم، ولتقيمن وجوهكم أو لتكسفن وجوهكم
18 Safar 14426 October 2020
A Narration Regarding Protecting the Gaze
QuestionWhat is the status of this narration? من غض بصره عن محاسن امرأة أورث الله قلبه نورا
18 Shawwal 144110 June 2020
Gazing at the Outer Garment of a Woman
QuestionWhat is the reference and Arabic for this quote? لا تتبع بصرك رداء المرأة فإن النظر يجعل شهوة في القلب
5 Rabi'ul Akhir 14413 December 2019
Turning Away One’s Gaze from a Strange Woman
QuestionWhat is the reference of this Hadith and can it be quoted? Sayyiduna Jarir ibn 'Abdillah Al Bajali (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported, "I asked Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding the sudden glance [on a strange woman]. He commanded me that I should turn away my gaze."
3 Dhul Hijjah 14405 August 2019
Protecting One’s Gaze Is More Difficult Than Protecting the Tongue
QuestionPlease mention the reference and Arabic text for this narration: 'Abdullah (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "Protecting the eyesight is more difficult than protecting the tongue."
20 Dhul Hijjah 143812 September 2017
The Rights of the Road/Pathway
QuestionWhat is the reference for this Hadith and can it be quoted? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Beware of sitting in the roadways' They said, 'O Rasulullah!, we must have places where we can sit and talk together.' Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, 'If you must sit there,…
20 Rajab 143817 April 2017
Adultery [Zina] of the Limbs
QuestionPlease provide the reference for the following narration: "Adultery of the eyes is when it looks [at that which is haram], adultery of the ears is when it listens [to haram], adultery of the tongue is uttering [haram], adultery of the hand is touching [what is impermissible to touch], adultery…